About The Inventors Shop

The Inventors Shop has evolved into one of the most diversified precision machining, sheet metal, design and production shops in the tri-state area. We truly value our customers and understand that without them, we would not have
experienced almost half a century of success.
In times to come, we anticipate that The Inventors Shop will continue to thrive, grow, modernize and operate as a center for “Manufacturing Great Ideas”.

The Inventors Shop

is proud to be ISO 9001:2008 Compliant

Our Clients

Over the years, The Inventors Shop has had the opportunity to service hundreds of satisfied customers. Below are just a few of the most notable.

Our History

The organization was established in 1969 by two European immigrants, Joseph Hamin and Eric Erb, who purchased a modest business being run out of a two-car garage in Maple Shade, NJ. They named the company H-E Tool & Manufacturing Company. The businesses mainstay at that time, was producing
broadcast
antennas for the RCA Corporation in Camden, NJ.

By 1980 the business had outgrown the garage, so they moved to a larger 6,000 square foot facility just a few miles away. Expansion and diversification continued as their list of capabilities continued to grow along with their their equipment, inventory, employees and client base. Once again, the
company needed to move to a larger location.

In 2000 the company purchased and moved into the current facility, a 43,000 square foot, climate controlled, building located on Industrial Highway in Cinnaminson, NJ. Over the years Eric Erb retired and in 2006 Joe Hamin passed away. After 40 years, the family owned business was acquired in July
2009 by SEA BOX, Inc., a very successful company specializing in the design modification and manufacture of ISO containers for commercial and military applications. The name was then changed to "The Inventors Shop." Jim Brennan Jr., President and Owner of SEA BOX, stated that "this was an excellent
opportunity that could add efficiency and flexibility to their manufacturing operation."

In May 2012, Jim purchased another established machine manufacturing company, Atkins Tool Co. The company's employees and additional equipment gave The Inventors Shop access to new markets such as: Medical, Textile, Agricultural and Powder Metal Processing. This expansion has broadened our
manufacturing capabilities and increased our depth of experience in order to help meet the high level of service our customers have come to expect. This gives us over 100 years of combined experience.